Investing

  • Aug112023
    types of bonds: series of items on a white desk including button badges, note pad and pen

    Different types of bonds available to investors

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    There are many different types of bonds so it might be useful to briefly summarise each in turn:  Corporate bonds  …

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  • Aug022023
    Stocks and share capital: Multi-coloured arrow painted on to a blue wall

    Share capital and the difference between stocks and shares

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    If you are a first-time investor thinking of investing in stocks and shares but want to know more, then this…

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  • Jul312023
    Investing in AIM: Looks like lots of casino chips in different denominations scattered on a table

    Investing in AIM: An unpredictable investor experience

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    Back in the mid-to-late 1990’s, my daily commute would take me along the Metropolitan line from Wembley Park to Moorgate,…

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  • Jul312023
    Investing in AIM shares: Woman standing on a beach looking out to sea where sharks swim

    The pros and cons of investing in AIM shares

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    For those of you unfamiliar with the Alternative Investment Market (AIM): it was launched in 1995 as an alternative to…

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  • Sep182020
    Open ended investment company OEIC: Scrabble tiles on a board spelling the word investment

    Investment products: Open-Ended Investment Company (OEIC)

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    An Open-Ended Investment Company, usually referred to as an OEIC, is a collective investment scheme which pools money from several…

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  • Sep152020
    Pension freedom Several hot air balloons in flight

    What does pension freedom mean for you?

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    The 2014 Budget, presented by the coalition government announced a fundamental reform to the UK pension system.  With effect from the…

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  • Aug142020
    Pension freedom rules: Several post-it notes stuck to a blue wall

    What do pension freedom rules allow you to do? 

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    The pension freedom rules allow you a number of ways in which you can access your pension fund. While this improved flexibility is to…

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  • Aug112020
    Investing in shares: Newspaper titled

    Investing in shares: 5 warning signs to look out for

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    There are many ways you can begin your research into a company before deciding whether to invest in shares or…

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  • Aug102020
    Examples of crowdfunding: Multi-coloured hot air balloon sailing along against a clear blue sky

    Examples of crowdfunding: Practical case studies

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    There are four types of crowdfunding models recognised by the Financial Conduct Authority  – the organisation responsible for regulating financial services…

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  • Jul302020
    Profit warnings: Bird standing on a rock looking out to sea under a warning sign

    Profit warnings: Case study examining the impact on share price

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    This is part of an ongoing series of articles aimed at retail investors thinking of investing in shares. It explores…

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